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InterMat released its preseason NCAA Division I wrestling rankings on Tuesday for the 2015-16 season, which includes three Badgers in the top 10 for their individual weight classes.

holds the highest preseason mark of any Badger with a No. 2 ranking at 165 pounds. The two-time All-American is coming off of a stellar sophomore season that saw him win his first Big Ten title at 165 pounds.

is ranked in the No. 4 slot after his All-America sophomore season. As Wisconsin’s starter at 133, Taylor had an unscathed 9-0 Big Ten dual record last season and finished in second place at the Big Ten Championships.

The Badgers host their annual Red/White Dual in the UW Field House on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event and admission is free. There will be 12 matches featuring 10 different weight classes. Wisconsin opens up the 2015-16 season at home on Nov. 12 against UW-Whitewater at 7 p.m.